Graduation set for Preston LDS Seminary students
One hundred eight students will graduate tomorrow evening as the Preston LDS Seminary at Oneida stake house holds commencement at 8 o'clock. The program proceeds without principal Ernest Eberhard Jr. who is on leave after a heart attack. faculty present include Jack Cherrington Clair G. Judy and Delworth K. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onehundred
Preston Lds Seminary
Oneida Stakehouse
Ernest Eberhard, Jr
Brigham Young’ ‘University
Salt-Lake-City
Jack . Cherrington
Clair G. Judy
Delworth 'K. Young
Seminary
Larry H. Wilkinson
Katie Ruth Bell
Jo Ann Gamble
Jane Orme
Elaine Lundquist
Rebecca Hawkes
Ralph Brenchley
Craig Nielson
Colleen Lewis
David L. Keller
Katie Ruth
Bell
H. Doyle Winger
Betty Christensen
Nathan B
Olson
Larry ' HH. Wilkinson
Pauline—Anderson
Norma
Austin
JoAnn Beckstead
Marsha
Benson
LouAnn
Carlson
Kay Cher Cherrington
Dorothy
Gagan
Jo Ann* Gamble
Madge Gilbert
Sandra Gill
Suszanne Greaves
Rebecca ‘Hawkes
Tamra Hawkes
Judy
Herd
Marilyn Jenking
Diana
Larsen
Judith Ann
Maughan
Mying
Avard T. Fairbanks
Jack “A. Cherrington
Henry H. Rawlings
Brent Robinson
Local Man Graduates From Naval Training Center
John R. Davis son of Mr and Mrs George W Davis of 410 East Oneida Preston graduated April 25 from recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego California Apprentice petty officers are chosen from the ranks of seaman recruits to assist company commanders The selection is based on individual leadership qualities.
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John R.—Davis
USN
George’ W.” ‘Davis
East Oneida
Preston
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
School Election Scheduled Thursday at Jefferson School
A special school election will be held next Thursday at Jefferson School for qualified electors to vote on an additional five mill levy for maintenance and operation beyond the 25 mills already approved. Polls open from 3 to 8 p m. Eligible voters include district residents and guardians of children under 21, or those paying taxes within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School
Preston Citizen readers help locate lost pony in Idaho towns
The Preston Citizen notes readers in Idaho as Paul Greaves advertises for his son Randy's lost pony. Ben Meek from Riverdale locates the pony with Ben's horses. The item also mentions Idaho towns Whitney Mink Creek Treasureton and a reference to the May 10 issue of Saturday Evening Post.
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Paul Greaves
Ttt
S’preston
Randy
Ben
Meek
Riverdale
United States
Preston
Whitney
Mink Creek
Treasureton
Idaho
Marvin ‘Rasmussen
Sugar City
Citizen
Jack Wold
Ottawa Ave
Akron
Prestons
Nebraska
H. G. Yes
Preston Jaycees Sponsor Teen Driving Contest
The Preston Jaycees announce a driving contest for youths under 20 on Sunday May 25 at 2 pm at the ball park. Local winner advances to the state contest in Burley on June 1, with a chance to reach Washington, D.C. for $4,500 in scholarships at the national event in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Jaycees
Ball
Burley
Washington, D.C
Sunday Guests of Davis Family at Franklin Home
Mr and Mrs George Davis hosted relatives for a Sunday gathering at their Franklin residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jello and Ma Davis and Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis with their three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Davis
Jello
Joseph Davis
Ot Franklin
Merchants Thanked For Cancer Donations At Kiwanis Dinner
The town’s merchants are thanked for their cordial reception during the recent cancer drive, with a total of 345 dollars collected in the business district. A Kiwanis regular dinner meeting featured Gus Minkman of the local telephone exchange discussing microwave radio relay and its role in transmitting phonetic conversations and TV programs. A piano duet by Jacqueline Longhurst and Patricia Brenchley, 11 year old daughters of Mr and Mrs Longhurst and Mr and Mrs Reed Brenchley, was highlight entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Aie
Gus’ Minkmanger
Mink
Jacqueline Longhurst
Patricia
Brenchley
Leonard ‘Longhurst
Reed
Richmond Readies Black and White Days Celebration
Preparations are winding up for the 43rd annual Black and White Days show in Richmond Milton Webb. The two day program on May 16 and 17 features a Friday show with animal releases and a 8:30 p.m. entertainment, followed by a Saturday horse show with stock judging and riding club entertainment. Robert Strickler of Iola will judge the senior division, with Dan Roberts of Preston heading the junior show. Horse judges Dean Baker of Plain City Utah and Vernon W. Thompson of Roy will also participate. William R. Harris of Richmond chairs the judging committee.
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Seattle
Catitle
Robert ' EY
Stricker
Iola
Kang
RY Strickler
Kansas Farm
Twas
Kansas State College
California
Nevada
Arizona
Montana
Idaho - and
Utah
Daniel Roberts
Preston
Roberts
Franklin County
Déan Baker
Plain City
Vernon, W. Thompson
Roy
Idaho
William R. Harris
Richmond
Legionnaires Nominate Candidates for Post 334 Commander
Local Legion meeting in Legion hall Thursday evening chose Don Hymas and Lewis Webb as candidates to succeed Harold Winn as commander of Post 334. Other nominees include Ed Davis and Duke Hansen for first vice commander and Don Bright and Dean Rasmussen for vice commander. Clair Hansen and Joe Bodily named chaplains. Delbert Miles and Bill Auger up for sergeant at arms. Howard Johnson nominated service officer with Norman Steel and Lloyd Palmer as historian.
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Legion Hall
Don Hymas
Lewis Webb
Harold Winn
American Legion
Ed Davis
Duke Hansen
Don‘ Bright
Dean Rasmussen
Clair’ Hansen
Joe Bodily
Delbert _Miles
Bill Auger
Howard Johnson
Norman Steel
Lloyd Palmer
Laughlin named Valley area manager of California Packing Corp
Laughlin appointed to oversee operations for Smithfield and Hyrum factories and be in charge of all mountain states division activities. He arrives with a strong engineering background from the University of Washington and a long career at California Packing Corp including posts in Yakima Toppenish Salem Crystal City and more. He and wife Iva and children Jay Jeffrey Carla Jean will reside in Smithfield.
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California ” Packing Corp
C. Druehl
Mountain
States Division
Laughlin
Smithfield
Hyrum
W. Clark
Franklin
C. B. Blamires
The
State of Washington
University of Washington
Seattle
Calpack
Yakima
Orem
Toppenish
Salem
Ore
Crystal
City
Texas
Mr. Laughlin
Iva
Jay
Jeffrey
Carla
Jean
Record herd cow tops 100000 pounds milk in life
Holstein-Friesian Association of America announces that a Preston herd registered Holstein cow has lifetime milk production surpassing 100000 pounds with 126257 pounds of milk and 4961 pounds of fat in 3160 days on official test. Owner is Mark W. Talbot of Preston. 8642 Holsteins exceed this mark on official tests to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro, Vt
Preston
Mark W. Talbot
Griffeth Shines In Skyline Distance Showdown At BYU
BYU sophomore Griffeth swept the mile and two mile in a 101 30 win over Utah State. The Brigham Young standout, state mile champion at Preston High, aims for conference and regional marks in Missoula and Albuquerque as BYU pursues its fourth straight Skyline title.
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Prestoni
Gary
Griffeth
Utah State
BYU
Preston
High
Brigham Young
Clarence ‘Robinson
Aggies
Utah
E . Field
Hage
Idaho
Missoula
Albu‘anerque
N. MM
Alex. Henderson
Arizona State
Tempe
Henderson
vArizona
Brigham :Young
Albuquerque
Cougars
Skyline
Mink Creek Youth Top Us Scholar Earns UW Seattle TAship
Mink Creek native Maite Jensen has been awarded teaching assistantship in the economics department at the University of Washington Seattle. He will receive about 1609 dollars plus tuition for 199. He graduates with a bachelor science in economics this spring and has earned several scholarships and Phi Kappa Phi membership.
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venGutstanding
Utah ‘State University
Vat
Jensen
Carleson
Johannien
Security Foundation
Phi -Kap
Christensen Named New Franklin ASC Committee Member
Joseph A. Christensen becomes regular Franklin ASC committee member replacing Eldor B. Bingham who resigns after two and a half years. Bingham cites personal business pressure and administrative strain during farm program work. Christensen, first alternate to the county committee, brings extensive farming and public office experience. Nathanston ASC manager Johnston welcomed Christensen to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldor
B. Bingham
Bingham
Chiristensen
Esi
Stine
Johnston
ASC
Lions Launch Third Annual Big Sweep Broom Drive
The Preston Lions Club will run Operation Big Sweep next Monday evening asking residents of Preston Whitney and Franklin County to buy a broom when a Lions team visits. Thirteen teams will canvass the three communities. The drive funds sight conservation and brooms are produced by blind workers with profits staying in each club’s community.
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Preston “Lions Club
Preston
Whitney
Franklin
Joc ‘Garner
Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Grain Truck Demolished After Brake Failure Near Riverdale
A grain truck driven by Eugene Wayne Bond narrowly escaped serious injury Tuesday when air brakes failed near Riverdale. The semi trailer owned by Carl Moyer overturned off an embankment, doors mangled but the driver with only a scratch. This marks a third such mishap at the same curve as road work begins to straighten the hazardous turn.
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Grace
Eugene
Wayne ‘Bond
Carl Moyer
Riverdale
Benson Swenson Addressed Seedmen's Event at Sun Valley
Benson Swenson spoke to the Idaho Eastern Oregon Seedmen's Association gathering in Sun Valley on Saturday June 28. He discussed speaker duties and county recorder responsibilities as part of the event.
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County Recorder
Cleo“ Swenson
Idaho-Eastern
Oregon, Seedmen’s Assn
Sun Valley
High School Fashion Show Highlights Community Event
The high school hosts a fashion review this afternoon in the auditorium featuring sewing class creations. Students present Sugar and Spice and He'll Look Twice with outfits including blouses dresses and sports wear.
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Mipsis
Carrie
Tobler
Judith ‘Nash
Kathléen
Carvér
Laura
Jean Rasmussen
Jane Orme
Geraldine Johnson
Judy Kay
Hull
Charlene Mitchell
Kathleen ‘Kidd
Iva Low
Owen
Estript
DeAnn “Dunkley
Laurieean Burnip
Maureen Perkins
JoAnn Evans
Nora Johnson
Norman Smiths
Gayle
Gregersen
Colleen Biasade
Eberhard Recovering After Heart Attack In Salt Lake City
Ernest Eberhard of Inis recovering at LDS Hospital Salt Lake City after a heart attack. He left teaching duties to attend BYU Provo for a master’s degree and is expected to be released soon to convalesce at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Eberhard
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake
Fosterwing
BYU
Provo
Stast
Juvenile Cases Rise In Preston Since Judge Swann Took Office
Probate Judge Ben Swann reports April juvenile court caseload exceeds all prior totals in office. At Preston High School incidents include thefts of money and items from gym and rifle club. Eight youths and one girl were captured stealing about 50 dollars worth of ammunition. other money and property losses noted. Continued on page 7.
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Preston
Ben ‘Swann
Anil Coat
Guhs Rand
Amputation Performed After Preston Man Injury
Roy Eickert of Preston, injured when his leg was caught in a Caterpillar track last year, underwent amputation after several months in the Veterans Hospital Salt Lake City. His condition is reported as recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Salt Lake City
Roy Eickert
Preston
Eickert
72 Year Old Legionnaire Walks From Georgia to Alaska
Smokey Cameron a 72 year old American Legion veteran walks from Thomasville Georgia toward Anchorage Alaska to attend a meeting in Preston. He aims to complete a three year round trip on foot describing himself as a goodwill ambassador. He claims 36000 miles traveled since 1947 and has worn out 44 boots and 23 moccasins. He has donated three pints of blood to the Red Cross and planned to continue toward Yellowstone Park and the Alcan Highway carrying a 60 pound pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran
Preston
American Legion
Thomasville
Anchorage
Alaska
Smokey Cameron
Goodwill
Smokey
Georgia
Red Cross
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Aij
Milton
Webb
Cache” “Valley
Ee Get ‘R. Blaqghlin Oat
Holstein
Griffe
Hagen
Skyling
Robinson
Yee Ag Maite
Joseph A. 'Christensen
Lions
Heview
Swann
Cody
Wid West
England
AEF
Tombstone
Ariz
Yellowstone Pati
Alcan
Ino
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